blowpipe

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) a narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture
  • a weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun
  • (glassblowing) a long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown

Etymology

Compound from English blow (bloom, blue, alteration of below, flower, fellate, blossom) + English pipe (smoking pipe).

Origin

English

pipe

Gloss

smoking pipe

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